On July 26, Under The Gun Review sent me to Mayhem Festival at Nikon Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, NY. With only two stages for the whole festival this year, the average crowd size for each band I saw was a bit worrisome; for the better part of the day, it seemed like no one was […]
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Slayer Announce Fall U.S. Tour With Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus
June 23rd, 2014 
Kevin Blumeyer Looking for a reason to headbang and incite a circle pit this fall? Look no further. After a short (but apparently successful) run of dates with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus last month, Slayer has announced a more extensive tour with that exact same lineup set to kick off in November. That, of course, means Gary […]
SURPRISE! Slayer Unleash New Song “Implode”
April 24th, 2014 Kevin Blumeyer Slayer surprised fans by opening last night’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards with a 3-song set that included a brand new song called “Implode.” The surprises continued late into the night as the studio version of the track was quickly made available for free download on the band’s official site. “Implode” represents our first taste of […]
Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Died From Alcohol Related Cirrhosis; Band Planning Celebration To Honor Memory
May 9th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Slayer have revealed that the cause of death for founding guitarist Jeff Hanneman was alcohol related cirrhosis. Read statements from every group member as well as details for when they will be honoring his memory. Hanneman passed away on May 2 at the age of 49. “While the details are being worked out now, Slayer […]
Jeff Hanneman Tribute: His Five Best Solo Writing Credits For Slayer
May 2nd, 2013 Jordan Munson Twenty-two years and eleven studio albums–that’s Jeff Hanneman’s body of work with the almighty Slayer. In that massive body of work, there actually aren’t all that many songs in which Hanneman gets the sole writing credits (being that Slayer are quite good at collaborating and all). The ones in which Hanneman does get the sole […]
REST IN PEACE: Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman
May 2nd, 2013 Grant Trimboli The metal world is shocked to learn that Slayer founding member Jeff Hanneman passed away at 11am this morning. Hanneman was located in an area hospital when his liver failed completely. Under The Gun has obtained a statement from the band and can be seen below. Rest in peace, Jeff. You will be missed dearly […]
Drummer Dave Lombardo Removed From Slayer’s Australian Tour
February 21st, 2013 Dayton O'Connor This is straight up crazy town. It appears that thrash metal icons Slayer have forced longtime drummer Dave Lombardo out of the band, at least for the remainder of their Australian tour. “I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me […]
MOVIE TRAILER: Jack The Giant Slayer
November 22nd, 2012 James Shotwell Thanksgiving usually means sports and food, but more and more recently it has also become a highpoint for Fall movies. This morning, Brian Singer and the execs that tell him what to do decided to release the official trailer for the visionary director’s next feature, Jack The Giant Slayer. If you think this is the […]
REASONABLE REMAKES: Buffy The Vampire Slayer
November 16th, 2011 James Shotwell Under The Gun is continuing our efforts to bring you more original and engaging content with REASONABLE REMAKES. Written by film-nerd Justin Proper, this column aims to highlight Hollywood’s forgotten gems and spark debate. You see, we’ve grown tired of Hollywood rehashing ideas we’re old enough to remember. Why remake something the majority of the planet still […]
INDIE FILM SPOTLIGHT: Dragonslayer
July 24th, 2011 James Shotwell Under The Gun Review is excited to debut our new INDIE FILM SPOTLIGHT with a feature on Tristan Patterson’s Dragonslayer. Click through now to learn more about this exciting new film!
IFF BOSTON: “Dragonslayer” is a trip
May 1st, 2011 James Shotwell Continuing his coverage of 2011 Independent Film Festival Boston, Founder/Editor James Shotwell brings us a look Tristan Patterson’s debut feature, Dragonslayer.
Slayer and Rob Zombie announce North American tour
March 28th, 2011 Grant Trimboli Slayer and Rob Zombie will be heading out on a North American co-headlining tour run together. Support will come from Exodus. Check out tour dates below and see if they’ll hit a venue near you: 7/20 Reading, PA @ Sovereign Center 7/22 Detroit, MI @ DTE Amphitheatre 7/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE 7/24 Toronto, […]